With all the uncertainties in the world today, the fear and insecurities produced by the worsening times, one got to have a sure foundation, a secure future and a hope. As Christians, we are so blessed that we have this foundation in Christ, anchored in hope. Once again, we see that this “faith and love spring from hope”(vs.5). In Paul’s letter to Titus he writes about “a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life (Titus 1:2Titus 1:2
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2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; In: or, For  

WP-Bible plugin). Peter also talks about the significance of hope, “In his great mercy he had given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade – kept in heaven for you, –who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.”

We hear the word “hope” used frequently. We “hope” for a good report. We “hope” to be able to reach some goal. We “hope” for the best. Most of the time we seem to use “hope” as wishful thinking…or, “Bason” (in tagalog, “Sana”). But that is not what this hope is about. The hope that Paul and the Bible point to is different,

1. It’s a hope based in fact. We are not engaging in mere positive thinking. Our hope is grounded in the promises of a real God-man, Jesus. We believe He went to the cross willingly and rose from the dead victoriously. We base our hope on God’s testimony and revelation over the years.
2. It is a hope that cannot be overcome by difficulties. The Bible tells us the truth about life. It doesn’t promise things will be easy. In fact, it tells us that this world and everything in it is going to pass away. It tells us that the world in which we live in infected with a cancer that is more deadly than the most devastating cancer we know. It’s a cancer called sin. Our hope is not anchored in present circumstances but in a promise for the future. It is the hope of eternity that keeps us going through the rough times of our lives. Our hope is one that changes the way we face the trials and tragedies of life.
3. It is a hope that alters the way we live. Our hope is for the day when we will stand before the Lord and hear those wonderful words, “Welcome Home, children!” We look for the day when this world will be cast aside. And because our sights are set on heaven our response to the annoyances, obstacles and disappointments of this world changes.

We must ask ourselves: Is Our Focus Clear? A child of God is called to look beyond this world to the next. It is natural to care for our body. It is appropriate to be concerned for our families. We are right to want to live this life to the fullest. But if our PRIMARY concern is with this life we have our priorities confused. Why give so much priority to that which is temporary and give so little attention to our soul which is eternal? Shouldn’t it be the other way around?

So beloved, when all the scaffoldings of life are removed, our earthly security is shaken and man’s promises turn out to be a false hope, HOPE IN JESUS! You are so secure in Him…in the palm of His loving hand!